In 2020, Ukraine decreased the export of titanium-containing ore and concentrate by 13.5% YoY, to 536.9 thousand tons valued at $138.3 million, down by 10.5%. According to the customs statistics, in December 2020, the export grew by 32.3%, to 74.8 thousand tons valued at $21.5 million, up by 41.8%. The main customers were Mexico (18%),…
At 09:53 p.m. on January 13, increased methane gas emission and coal small fraction fines were released during the exploratory well drilling at the Lenin mine of the ArcelorMittal Temirtau JSC coal department, the Emergency Situations Ministry’s press service reported. Reportedly one worker is left trapped underground. The rescue works are underway. (Kazinform/Ukrainian metal)
In 2020, Energomashspetsstal increased steel output by 6.8% YoY, to 63 thousand tons. In December 2020, EMSS produced 3 thousand tons of steel, while in November 2020 – 4 thousand tons. In 2019, steel output decreased by 4.8%, to 59 thousand tons. (Ukrainian metal)